Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Lions Links for Tuesday 8-25-26

Articles:

Camp Notes: Stille showing versatility in competitive DL room:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-stille-showing-versatility-in-competitive-dl-room-mccreary-wonnum

Observations: Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson blows up another end-of-practice situation:  https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/observations-lions-aidan-hutchinson-blows-220137398.html


Detroit Lions host veteran RB Kareem Hunt on visit:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/25/detroit-lions-host-kareem-hunt-visit/91462363007/





Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta, OL Return to Practice, 3 Leave Early:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-sam-laporta-ol-return-to-practice-three-leave-early

'This Is Awful': Detroit Lions Fumble 2026 'Rivalries' Uniform:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/this-is-awful-detroit-lions-fumble-2026-rivalries-uniform

Detroit Lions Have Three Players Worth Trading Instead of Cutting:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-have-three-players-worth-trading-instead-of-cutting

Rookie Keith Abney building case to be Lions' starting nickel:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/keith-abney-detroit-lions-2677776848







Dan Campbell just changed the way we should look at the Lions’ nickel competition:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-just-changed-the-way-we-should-look-at-the-lions-nickel-competition/

Dan Campbell just identified the Lions’ most significant roster battle, and the math is brutal:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-just-identified-the-lions-most-significant-roster-battle-and-the-math-is-brutal/

The Lions brought in Kareem Hunt, and the timing makes one question hard to ignore:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-brought-in-kareem-hunt-and-the-timing-makes-one-question-hard-to-ignore/

Dan Campbell just gave the clearest sign yet that the Lions aren’t done shopping on the offensive line:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-just-gave-the-clearest-sign-yet-that-the-lions-arent-done-shopping-on-the-offensive-line/


2026 NFL linebacker unit rankings: 49ers lead the pack (8. Detroit Lions:  The Lions’ linebacking group is headlined by Jack Campbell, who has emerged as one of the best players in the NFL at the position over the past three seasons. His 93.0 PFF run-defense grade led all linebackers, as did his 69 tackles resulting in a defensive stop. Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes figure to take the majority of snaps alongside him, with Barnes earning a 62.3 PFF grade as a starter last year, and Rodriguez netting a 74.4 PFF grade on 318 snaps in a rotational role the year prior.):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-linebacker-unit-rankings-49ers-lead-the-pack


10 Rookies Who Totally Dominated Week 2 of the NFL Preseason (Derrick Moore, EDGE, Detroit Lions:  Detroit Lions second-round pick Derrick Moore made his preseason debut in Week 2 and he did not disappoint. The 44th overall selection registered his first sack and forced fumble by beating Washington Commanders offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere around the edge. Moore was active and relentless as a pass rusher, and also held up strongly as a run defender.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/news/10-rookies-who-totally-dominated-week-2-of-the-nfl-preseason

Rivalry Uniform Rankings:

Ranking the NFL’s 2026 ‘Rivalries’ Jerseys From Worst to Best (5. Detroit Lions:  While I’m a sucker for a crisp, clean white uniform, these kits from the Lions are just too similar to what they normally don on Sundays. The “Detroit” wordmark isn’t terribly innovative, and while their “Honolulu blue” color is objectively awesome, we’ve seen it before. The hidden Lion eye in the shoulder, though, is pretty cool.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/ranking-2026-nfl-rivalries-jerseys-worst-to-best

Ranking the NFL’s new rivalry uniforms (5. Detroit Lions:  Uhh, the Panthers called and want to make an infringement claim. These still go pretty hard.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/ranking-the-nfls-new-rivalry-uniforms/

Ranking all eight NFL 'Rivalries' uniforms from best to worst: Vikings near the top, Lions close to bottom (6. Detroit Lions:  I don't hate the Lions look, but here's my one problem: It's like they forgot that they were supposed to design a "Rivalries" jersey and since they didn't have time to come up with one, they decided to just steal the Panthers' look.  Fortunately, the Lions won't be wearing these uniforms against the Panthers. And that's a good thing, because I'm not sure the universe could handle it.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-all-eight-nfl-rivalries-uniforms-from-best-to-worst-vikings-near-the-top-lions-close-to-bottom/

NFL's new 2026 'Rivalries' uniforms have dropped – and we ranked them (6. Detroit Lions:  There’s nothing necessarily offensive about it, and the “carbon-fiber-inspired” detailing on the jersey numbers, logo and helmet stripe are a new twist that nod to Motown’s automotive history. But … it also kinda looks like something the Carolina Panthers rejected in the development phase, including the “Defend the Den” phrase written into the neckline.  And maybe the Lions are selling it all a bit too hard?  "Detroit was once defined by what it built," the team said on its website. "Now, it’s defined by what it overcame; by its complete refusal to surrender. That mentality is reflected by its people and its football team, in the way they guard the places they call home.  "Every opponent is an intruder."  Sorry, but mostly meh.  Debut date: Nov. 1 vs. Vikings):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2026/08/25/nfl-new-rivalries-uniforms-2026-ranked-best-worst-nike/91369401007/

Previews and Predictions:

Previewing all 16 NFC teams & predicting every record in 2026 (2. Detroit Lions — 10-7.  Detroit remains a legitimate contender and will have an easier schedule this season than last. The offensive line has undergone changes, but Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Amon Ra St. Brown lead one of the league’s best offenses.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/nfl-predictions-previewing-16-nfc-teams-every-record-2026/

Video:



Talking Lions preseason and previewing Tigers-Blue Rays:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-my0oiwp8lx2enpk2

Speaking with Detroit Lions prospective defensive tackle Skylar Gill-Howard:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/speaking-with-detroit-lions-prospective-defensive-tackle-skylar-gill-howard


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Monday, August 24, 2026

Lions Links for Monday 8-24-26

Articles:


Lions Veteran WR, RB Placed on IR, New Defensive Back Signed:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-veteran-wr-rb-placed-on-ir-new-defensive-back-signed

Detroit Lions Are Signing Former Alabama, Florida State Running Back:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-signing-roydell-williams

The Biggest Decision Lions Coach Dan Campbell Must Make This Week:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/the-biggest-decision-lions-coach-dan-campbell-must-make-this-week

Detroit Lions Updated Bubble Watch After Commanders Game: Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-updated-bubble-watch-offense-after-commanders-game

Lomas Brown: 'I Expected a Lot Better Execution' Against Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lomas-brown-unhappy-lions-execution-commanders-preseason-game

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Lions Preseason Victory Over Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/the-good-bad-and-ugly-of-lions-preseason-victory-over-commanders



Lions preseason film breakdown: Juice Scruggs makes case for starting role:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/170012/film-breakdown-juice-scruggs-makes-his-case


These Lions could lose their roster spots to players who aren’t on the team yet

4 starting-caliber players the Lions should have on speed dial when NFL roster cuts begin:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-starting-caliber-players-the-lions-should-have-on-speed-dial-when-nfl-roster-cuts-begin/

5 Lions who have already made the team but still need a big final week of training camp:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/5-lions-who-have-already-made-the-team-but-still-need-a-big-final-week-of-training-camp/

Lions fans have developed a strange theory about Brad Holmes, but his own history says otherwise:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/these-lions-could-lose-their-roster-spots-to-players-who-arent-on-the-team-yet/

Derrick Moore flashes in Lions debut, envisions "dominant duo" with Hutch:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/derrick-moore-lions-2677768870

The Lions Player Who Has Raised Their Stock the Most Through Two Preseason Games:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/the-lions-player-who-has-raised-their-stock-the-most-through-two-preseason-games

The One Lions Problem That’s Still Unsolved, and How They Fix It:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/the-one-lions-problem-thats-still-unsolved-and-how-they-fix-it

The Lions Player With the Most at Stake in Preseason Finale vs. Colts:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/the-lions-player-with-the-most-at-stake-in-preseason-finale-vs-colts

Projecting the Lions' roster: Barnwell predicts five NFL teams to improve in 2026: More wins for the Giants, Chiefs and Lions? (Detroit Lions - Record in 2025: 9-8 (2-5 in games decided by seven or fewer points).  Point differential in 2025: plus-68.  Projected strength of schedule: Second easiest.  Here's a second powerhouse that was on our list of teams likely to decline and fell further than anybody could have expected last season. The Lions dropped from 7-2 in one-score games in 2024 to 2-5 last season. Their story isn't quite as clear-cut as that of the Chiefs, but the issues with Dan Campbell's team in 2025 start there.  The losses were often dramatic and painful. The Lions went 0-for-5 on fourth down in a midseason game against the Eagles, turning six trips inside Philly territory into just nine points. What appeared to be a miraculous last-second win against the Steelers was overturned by an offensive pass interference penalty on Amon-Ra St. Brown. And though it wasn't a one-score game, the Lions failed to recover all five fumbles in a 23-10 loss to the Vikings, turning the ball over six times on a day when winning quarterback Max Brosmer produced 3 net passing yards. Failing to fall on fumbles was a subtle problem for the Lions. They recovered just under 29% of the fumbles on offense and defense last season, which was the worst mark in the league and just the fifth time since 1990 that any team has failed to recover at least 30% of fumbles in a season.  If we expand that to a 35% rate to build a larger sample, those teams were snakebit for only a single season. Those same teams recovered 51.7% of fumbles in their games the following year. Their turnover margin improved by 14 takeaways per 17 games. And, as a result, they won an average of 1.9 more contests (again, per 17 games). The Lions should come up with loose footballs more often in 2026.  Unlike the Chiefs, the Lions really were ripped to shreds by injuries in 2025. Detroit was last in adjusted games lost on defense, where the only starters who suited up for all 17 games were Derrick Barnes, Jack Campbell, Aidan Hutchinson and DJ Reader. Two of those four full-season starters were first-team All-Pros -- which is a pretty good ratio. The offense was healthier, but even there, Detroit was roughly in the middle of the injury pack.  The Lions are already facing injury concerns this season. New center Cade Mays, who was brought in to replace the released Graham Glasgow, is out for eight to 10 weeks because of a wrist injury. Power back Isiah Pacheco was going to step in for David Montgomery, but he has been slowed by a knee injury.  The situation in the secondary is more ominous. Starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph formed the league's best duo in 2024, but both suffered serious injuries in 2025, with Branch tearing an Achilles and Joseph dealing with a still-murky knee issue. Both are on the physically unable to perform list. And cornerback Terrion Arnold, who was projected to start in 2026, was released after being charged with armed robbery and kidnapping.  Without those three starters, the secondary looks to be one of the worst in the NFL. D.J. Reed is a solid starter, but the Lions will be relying on veteran players on team-friendly deals, such as Rock Ya-Sin, Chuck Clark, Christian Izien and Roger McCreary, to compete for meaningful snaps. They'll be trying to hold up behind a line that will be missing veteran Al-Quadin Muhammad, who racked up 11 sacks and 20 knockdowns in a career season before leaving on a one-year deal to join the Buccaneers.  The Lions don't have the veteran depth they enjoyed in 2023 and 2024, in part because their young stars have commanded more lucrative contracts. In 2023, the Lions still had Hutchinson, St. Brown, Campbell, Penei Sewell, Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs all on rookie deals. Their six young stars combined to make about $29 million per season on their contracts at that time, allowing general manager Brad Holmes to surround them with veterans, such as Montgomery, Alex Anzalone and Tracy Walker III in supporting roles.  Now, those same six players are on contracts that combine to average nearly $173 million per season. Though the Lions can use some restructures to reduce the impact on the salary cap, there's still a significantly larger cash outlay going to those players. Though they all deserve their big extensions, the Lions don't have the same resources to surround those players with veteran starters.  Montgomery and Anzalone left this offseason, and Muhammad, Taylor Decker, Glasgow and Amik Robertson are also no longer in Detroit. The Lions had to seek free agents who would sign for less. And though Holmes could sacrifice draft capital to supplement the active roster, the Lions desperately need those selections to surround their core with cost-controlled talent in the years to come.  Having expensive stars is a good problem, but it's one that could cap the Lions' ceiling as they try to get back to the top of the NFC. What should make life easier in 2026, though, is the conference's easiest schedule. Though the NFC North might be a slugfest, the Lions get four games against the NFC South, and that makes anyone's life easier. Everyone else in the division gets a game against a playoff team from the NFC West, but the Lions get to face the Cardinals. Detroit still has a handful of games against high-end competition such as the Bills and Packers, but per the FPI's projection, it gets six games against the eight worst teams in the league.  And, of course, the Lions don't have to do much to contend in the NFC. They still managed a winning record last season. Their margin for error is narrower given the lack of depth on the roster, and the injuries on offense and defense are already concerning, but the Lions should push their way back into the postseason after an unexpected year off.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49671327/2026-nfl-season-predict-teams-improve-more-wins-chiefs-lions-giants-jets-ravens


2026 NFL Preseason Week 2 rookie grades: David Bailey logs sack; No. 4 pick Carnell Tate still quiet (Derrick Moore DE - Grade:  C.  Moore was not a major factor against Washington on Saturday, unable to overpower left or right tackles and failing to gain the edge with speed. The second-round pick from Michigan finally got to the quarterback late in the first half, chasing down and stripping Sam Hartman as he attempted to escape pressure coming from up the middle. Moore drew an offside flag after reacting to a hard count early in the third quarter and couldn't turn the corner sharply enough on the next play to reach the quarterback despite getting a step on the right tackle. He made a tackle on his final defensive snap, though, wisely staying home to eventually swallow a running back attempting to cut to daylight.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-2-rookie-grades-jets-david-bailey-records-sack-no-4-pick-carnell-tate-still-quiet

Best QBs In The NFL: Has Josh Allen Overtaken Patrick Mahomes As Best Quarterback? (10. Jared Goff
Detroit Lions - Greg Auman: Goff finished second in the NFL last year behind only Matthew Stafford in both passing touchdowns (34) and passing yards (4,564). He’s topped 4,400 passing yards four years in a row, and his 130 passing touchdowns since 2022 are 13 more than any other quarterback.  What’s missing? Goff only has two playoff wins in five years in Detroit, so the best thing he can do to elevate his status is beat other top quarterbacks head-to-head in January. If Detroit is healthy on defense and a reshuffled offensive line can work, it'll be a playoff team again and potentially a dangerous one. Detroit’s last two games are at Chicago and Green Bay, so it very well might be that its playoff run starts in Week 17. Can Goff outduel Caleb Williams and Jordan Love on the road down the stretch?):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/best-qbs-nfl-has-josh-allen-overtaken-patrick-mahomes-best-quarterback

Which NFL Teams Have The Best Skill Position Players? Ranking All 32 Groups (2. Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown might be the most unheralded elite receiver in the league. Few can match his numbers the past four years. And Jameson Williams (17.2 yards per catch) is one of the best deep threats in the league. The Lions also long had the best 1-2 RB punch, and there shouldn’t be much of a drop-off now as Isiah Pacheco replaces David Montgomery as Jahmyr Gibbs’ sidekick.  Detroit could easily be No. 1 on this list if TE Sam LaPorta bounces back with a healthy season and if third receiver Isaac TeSlaa builds off his strong finish to last year. Those are two "ifs" worth watching this summer. But even if everything doesn’t work out perfectly, this offense should still be explosive.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/which-nfl-teams-have-best-skill-position-players-ranking-all-32-groups


Ranking the 10 Best NFL Linebackers in 2026: Which All-Pro From Last Year Takes the Cake? (1. Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions - 2025 PFN LB Impact Score: 88.3.  Fresh off a massive contract extension and a 2025 season which saw him named a Pro Bowler and a first-team All-Pro, Jack Campbell has to be sitting pretty going into 2026. His accolades are well deserved, as he came away narrowly beating Bush for the top PFN LB Impact Score in the entire NFL last season.  In addition to his 89.0 run-defense score that ranked second among all linebackers, Campbell tied for sixth with his 80.0 pass-rushing score, which was helped by the 12 pressures he generated. His disruption in 2025 was out of this world, as he finished the year with 176 total tackles and 5.0 sacks. Campbell established himself as one of the NFL’s elite last year and will look to repeat atop these rankings this coming season.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/10-best-nfl-linebackers-2026/

Video:

Biggest Lions Questions to Answer in Final Week of 2026 Preseason:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/biggest-lions-questions-answer-final-201010858.html

Detroit Lions Risers, Fallers After Defeating Commanders:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-risers-fallers-defeating-200007505.html



Detroit Lions new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is quickly learning Dan Campbell:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q64sDShL0Zo

Dave Birkett's takeaways from Detroit Lions' preseason win vs Commanders:  Detroit Lions' defensive line depth is ... a pleasant surprise?Detroit Free Press
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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Lions Links for Sunday 8-23-26

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Preseason Week 2 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-preseason-week-2-observations-gillhoward-meeks-wonnum






Roundtable: Biggest Questions Lions Must Answer in Final Week of Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/roundtable-biggest-questions-lions-must-answer-final-week-of-camp

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Commanders Game: Defense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-updated-bubble-watch-after-commanders-game-defense


Grades: Strong Defensive Effort Helps Lions Prevail Over Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/grades-strong-defensive-effort-helps-lions-prevail-over-commanders

Detroit Lions Snap Counts Against Washington Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-snap-counts-against-washington-commanders

Updated Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Prediction After Commanders Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/updated-detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prediction-after-commanders-win

5 Risers, 4 Fallers Following Detroit Lions Preseason Week 2 Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/risers-fallers-following-detroit-lions-preseason-win-commanders

Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Defeated Commanders in Preseason:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/everything-dan-campbell-said-lions-defeated-commanders-preseason

Lions DT Skyler Gill-Howard is clicking but still not happy with 1 part of his game:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/170392/detroit-lions-skyler-gill-howard-needs-improve-run-defense-commanders





Lions Film Study: The hidden plays that could decide Detroit’s final roster spots:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-film-study-the-hidden-plays-that-could-decide-detroits-final-roster-spots/

The Lions look ready to go shopping, and Saturday made it pretty clear where they need help:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-look-ready-to-go-shopping-and-saturday-made-it-pretty-clear-where-they-need-help/

The Lions’ pass rush looks different this year, and Tyler Lacy just explained to us why:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-pass-rush-looks-different-this-year-and-tyler-lacy-just-explained-to-us-why/

Three big winners for Lions in preseason victory over Washington:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-preseason-winners

Cedrick Wilson Jr’s Knee Injury Raises New Questions for the Lions’ Receiver Room:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/cedrick-wilson-jrs-knee-injury-raises-new-questions-for-the-lions-receiver-room

Risers and Fallers From NFL Preseason Week 2: How Deshaun Watson May Have Coughed Up Browns’ QB1 Job (Faller: Lions’ offensive line - It was a rough outing for the Lions’ offensive line this weekend, to say the least. With center Cade Mays sidelined due to a wrist injury and Penei Sewell taking the night off, Detroit’s depth was tested on Saturday against the Commanders. Over four quarters, the Lions allowed quarterbacks Luke Altmyer and Joshua Dobbs to be sacked five times, including one that resulted in a fumble returned for a touchdown. Additionally, when you take out Dobbs’s 50-yard first-quarter touchdown run, Detroit was able to muster up just 3.5 yards per carry—likely a far cry from where they want to be as a rushing offense.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/risers-and-fallers-nfl-preseason-week-2-deshaun-watson-shedeur-sanders



Video:

Josh Dobbs one step closer to securing QB2 role behind Goff:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49695614/josh-dobbs-one-step-closer-securing-qb2-role-goff
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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Lions Links for Saturday Evening 8-22-26

Articles:


RECAP: Lions vs. Commanders:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-commanders-dobbs-meeks-williams


Winners and Losers From Lions Preseason Win Over Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/winners-losers-from-lions-preseason-win-over-commanders

Dan Campbell Provides Gloomy Injury Update on Lions Veteran Receiver:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-provides-gloomy-injury-update-lions-veteran-receiver

Takeaways From Detroit Lions 17-13 Preseason Win Against Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/takeaways-detroit-lions-preseason-win-against-commanders-2026

Detroit Lions Who Suited Up Against Washington Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-who-suited-up-preseason-washington-commanders



5 takeaways from Detroit Lions’ 17-13 preseason win over Washington Commanders:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/170138/5-takeaways-detroit-lions-preseason-win-washington-commanders



7 Lions winners and 4 losers: Detroit’s roster picture got much clearer, and one player somehow landed in both columns:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/7-lions-winners-and-4-losers-detroits-roster-picture-got-much-clearer-and-one-player-somehow-landed-in-both-columns/

The Little Things That Kill: One Lions receiver figured out exactly how to make himself matter and he has one catch this preseason:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-little-things-that-kill-one-lions-receiver-figured-out-exactly-how-to-make-himself-matter-and-he-has-one-catch-this-preseason/

Lions Bubble Pressure Meter: Detroit’s 53-man roster is almost settled, but a few familiar names are in real trouble:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-bubble-pressure-meter-detroits-53-man-roster-is-almost-settled-but-a-few-familiar-names-are-in-real-trouble/

What we learned about the Lions: 53-man picture clears up, surprise decisions loom, veteran steps up, D-line brings the heat:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/what-we-learned-about-the-lions-53-man-picture-clears-up-surprise-decisions-loom-veteran-steps-up-d-line-brings-the-heat/

Jackson Meeks’ Strong Preseason Showing Could Complicate Lions Roster Picture:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jackson-meeks-strong-preseason-showing-could-complicate-lions-roster-picture

Dobbs overcomes two turnovers with long TD run as Lions beat Commanders, 17-13:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401873601

Takeaways from NFL preseason Week 2: O-line questions aplenty for Lions, Commanders (Lions 17, Commanders 13 - Lions: Has the offensive line really improved? After a disappointing 2025 season in which the unit struggled, the top offseason priority for general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell was improving the line. While it's difficult to assess just how much the O-line has improved from Saturday's preseason win over the Washington Commanders, there appears to be more room for improvement prior to the start of Week 1. To be fair, it is the preseason!  All-Pro Penei Sewell didn't suit up Saturday, and center Cade Mays suffered a wrist injury during camp, but four other projected starters -- Christian Mahogany (LG), Juice Scruggs (C), Tate Ratledge (RG) and Blake Miller (RT) -- did play during the first-quarter series. On the opening drive, the Lions allowed a sack fumble on QB Joshua Dobbs, which led to a Washington touchdown on the second play of the game. Detroit's O-line allowed four sacks in the first half, so this is still a fair question. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49664649/2026-nfl-preseason-week-2-takeaways-analysis-roster-questions

NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Washington Commanders 13, Detroit Lions 17:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-week-2-recap-washington-commanders-13-detroit-lions-17

NFL Preseason Week 2 Recap: Immediate fantasy football takeaways from Saturday's games:  https://www.pff.com/news/fantasy-football-takeaways-preseason-week-2-saturday

2026 NFL Preseason, Week 2: What We Learned from Saturday's games (Commanders at Lions:  Daniels hurried in brief return to action. For the first time since December, Jayden Daniels was in uniform, active and under center for the Commanders. It was a long eight-month ramp-up to play for the Washington QB, whose sophomore campaign was marred by knee, hamstring and elbow injuries. For Commanders fans eager for an extended look at Daniels in competitive action, however, they'll have to wait until Week 1 in Philadelphia. Daniels took just three snaps in Detroit, attempting one pass in two dropbacks. The 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year was under pressure on his first two plays in David Blough's offense, dirting an attempt to the right on the first snap and taking a sack on the second. Daniels' day ended with a third-and-20 handoff. With three weeks to go until the season opener, Daniels in Washington's new-look attack remains one of the biggest unknowns league-wide -- and Saturday was barely even a tease of what that'll look like in 2026.
Lions O-line, backup QB remain questions. Detroit's front had an inauspicious start to Saturday's game. Starting Larry Borom at the blind side in place of Penei Sewell and Juice Scruggs at center for the injured Cade Mays, the mostly first-team offensive line collapsed on just the second play of the game, leading Joshua Dobbs into a crunching strip-sack and Washington TD. That unit logged 15 plays on Saturday and featured highs and lows. Flushed out of the crumbling pocket on the ensuing drive, Dobbs tossed a bad interception, but the line paved the way for the competing QB's 50-yard read-option scamper on their final offensive play of the day. … Dobbs (7 of 12 for 74 yards) alternated quarters with Luke Altmyer, who's battling the Passtronaut to be Jared Goff's backup after Teddy Bridgewater stepped away earlier this month. The undrafted rookie was nimble if unremarkable during his 36 snaps, finishing 9-of-13 passing for 86 yards. As the battle enters the third week of the preseason, Dobbs boasts upside with his mobility and experience, but the job is still up for grabs. -- Jeremy Bergman):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-2-what-we-learned-saturday-games

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Can't-Miss Play: 50-yard TD run by QB! Dash-strounaut Josh Dobbs floors his gas pedal for six:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-50-yard-td-run-dash-strounaut-dobbs-floors-his-gas-pedal-for-six

Luke Altmyer extends play to locate Meeks converting fourth down:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-altmyer-extends-play-to-locate-meeks-on-fourth-down

Dobbs' accuracy is immaculate on 17-yard dart to Cedrick Wilson Jr.:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-dobbs-threads-the-needle-to-wilson-for-17-yards

Tyler Owens bulldozes Lions RB to ground en route to QB pressure of Josha Dobbs:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/tyler-owens-bulldozes-lions-rb-to-ground-en-route-to-qb-pressure-of-josha-dobbs

HIGHLIGHT: Meeks forces fumble on special teams, Hunter recovers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-meeks-forces-fumble-on-special-teams-hunter-recovers

Derrick Moore chases down Athan Kaliakmanis for 10-yard sack:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/derrick-moore-chases-down-athan-kaliakmanis-for-10-yard-sack

D.J. Wonnum absolutely engulfs Jayden Daniels for quick and powerful sack:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-wonnum-gets-to-daniels-for-sack

Lions defensive line competition heats up during training camp:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-s3boaq5rlwwn1qfm

Lions Gameday: Preseason Game 2 vs Washington:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-eddtxjyafhi9quwc



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Pre-Game Lions Links for Saturday 8-22-26

Articles:




Key Undecided Detroit Lions Position Battles Ahead of Commanders Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/key-undecided-detroit-lions-position-battles-ahead-of-commanders-game

8 Players to Watch in Detroit Lions Preseason Game Against Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/players-to-watch-detroit-lions-preseason-game-against-commanders

2 Lions Players Who Can Move Up Depth Chart After Commanders Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/two-lions-players-who-can-move-up-depth-chart-after-commanders-game



Detroit Lions 2026 offensive stat projections: Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and more:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-2026-offensive-stat-projections-jared-goff-jahmyr-gibbs-amon-ra-st-brown-and-more/

Detroit Lions mailbag: How Juice Scruggs looks at center, Sam LaPorta’s contract future, and why Detroit’s defense looks much better:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-how-juice-scruggs-looks-at-center-sam-laportas-contract-future-and-why-detroits-defense-looks-much-better/

The Lions just sent what felt like a pretty loud message about how they really feel at left guard:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-just-sent-what-felt-like-a-pretty-loud-message-about-how-they-really-feel-at-left-guard/

Detroit Lions Win Total Projection for 2026 Season (Lions Will Benefit From League's Easiest Schedule):  https://www.si.com/betting/detroit-lions-win-total-projection-for-2026-season-lions-will-benefit-from-league-s-easiest-schedule-01kz4mtd1bgj



Posted by LionsFan at 11:50 AM 0 comments

Friday, August 21, 2026

Lions Links for Friday 8-21-26

Articles:

3 highlights from 'Inside the Den':  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/3-highlights-from-inside-the-den-goff



Takeaways From Latest Detroit Lions 'Inside the Den' Camp Episode:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/takeaways-latest-detroit-lions-inside-the-den-camp-episode-2026

How To Watch Detroit Lions Second Preseason Game Against Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/how-to-watch-detroit-lions-second-preseason-game-commanders

What Positive Ennis Rakestraw Injury News Means For Commanders Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-positive-ennis-rakestraw-injury-news-means-commanders-game

Jared Goff: Jameson Williams Is Among All-Time Favorite Teammates:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/jared-goff-jameson-williams-among-all-time-favorite-teammates

Lions Backup QB Competition Is Still Open: Who Is Favorite Right Now?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-backup-qb-competition-is-open-who-is-favorite-right-now

Would Trading for CB Joey Porter Jr. Elevate Detroit Lions Secondary?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/would-trading-for-cb-joey-porter-jr-elevate-detroit-lions-secondary





Detroit Lions 2026 offensive stat projections: Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and more:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-2026-offensive-stat-projections-jared-goff-jahmyr-gibbs-amon-ra-st-brown-and-more/

Detroit Lions mailbag: How Juice Scruggs looks at center, Sam LaPorta’s contract future, and why Detroit’s defense looks much better:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-how-juice-scruggs-looks-at-center-sam-laportas-contract-future-and-why-detroits-defense-looks-much-better/

The Lions just sent what felt like a pretty loud message about how they really feel at left guard:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-just-sent-what-felt-like-a-pretty-loud-message-about-how-they-really-feel-at-left-guard/

How Matthew Stafford has become a model for Jared Goff:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/jared-goff-matthew-stafford

The Passtronaut absorbs opportunity: Detroit Lions QB Joshua Dobbs to start Saturday vs. Washington:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/20/the-passtronaut-absorbs-opportunity-detroit-lions-qb-joshua-dobbs-to-start-saturday-vs-washington/

10 games that will define the 2026 NFL season (Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers (Week 18) - The two favorites in the NFC North doing battle over the final weekend certainly has to merit a high ranking on this list.  After a disappointing campaign in which Detroit missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, the team eyes a bounce-back season. The Lions’ star-studded offense figures to remain potent after ranking fifth in EPA per play last season, although new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing will look for more synergy. Meanwhile, defensive health will be key after seeing Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, D.J. Reed and others all play fewer than 750 snaps a year ago.  The Packers might be tested early as they await Micah Parsons’ ACL recovery, plus navigate a new-look receiving corps now without Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks. Nonetheless, Jordan Love returns after producing the second-best PFF passing grade (88.7) last season, and Green Bay boasts other stars in Xavier McKinney, Tucker Kraft and Edgerrin Cooper.  In another division that doesn’t seem to have a ton of separation at the top, it wouldn’t be a shock whatsoever if the winner is decided in the last week of the slate.):  https://www.pff.com/news/10-games-that-will-define-the-2026-nfl-season

Best LBs In The NFL: Has Fred Warner Been Dethroned As League's Best Linebacker? (3. Jack Campbell
Detroit Lions - Henry McKenna: Let’s just start with last season when he had 176 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, five sacks and four pass breakups. Sort of like a quarterback whose rare arm talent allows him to use every blade of grass, Campbell has the athleticism, range and awareness to be a threat in just about every part of the field. There really isn’t a defensive phase where he doesn’t make an impact.  I’m not sure Campbell gets the love he deserves, in part because he’s a defensive playmaker and in part because his position is no longer considered "premium." But to that point, it takes a truly special linebacker to justify the draft position of 18th overall, where the Lions got Campbell in 2023. And he has absolutely made that pick worth it.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-lbs-has-fred-warner-been-dethroned-leagues-best-linebacker


Matt LaFleur Sounds Off on Dan Campbell’s New-Look Lions Offense:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/matt-lafleur-sounds-off-on-dan-campbells-new-look-lions-offense


Ranking the NFL’s Eight Divisions (2. NFC North - Combined 2025 record: 38-29-1.  Remember when the NFC North was the black-and-blue division? Now it’s got three head coaches in Kevin O’Connell, Matt LaFleur and Ben Johnson who are offensive wunderkinds, and some of the most explosive offensive players in the league — Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Caleb Williams, Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions were both 9-8 last year, which was tied for last place.):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/ranking-nfl-divisions-nfc-west

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Going over Lions preseason injuries as Game 2 creeps up:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-qhmw8x06btuqgnr1


Detroit Lions Week 2 Preseason Preview Against Commanders:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-week-2-preseason-185715330.html

Detroit Lions Players To Watch Against Washington Commanders:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-players-watch-against-185100863.html

Examining If Detroit Lions Super Bowl Window Is Still Open:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/examining-detroit-lions-super-bowl-184054056.html

Campbell: Lions' Super Bowl window 'is not closed':  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/campbell-lions-super-bowl-window-130021870.html


Posted by LionsFan at 7:28 PM 0 comments

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 8-20-26

Articles:


TWENTYMAN: Training camp Day 16 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-training-camp-day-16-observations-dobbs-meeks-oneill



Detroit Lions share Sam LaPorta injury update:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/20/detroit-lions-sam-laporta-injury-update/91388633007/


Derrick Moore among Detroit Lions' Wednesday training camp standouts:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/20/detroit-lions-derrick-moore-training-camp-standout/91383477007/


Detroit Lions Offer Unfortunate Injury Updates on Sam LaPorta, Ben Bartch:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-off-unfortunate-injury-updates-sam-laporta-ben-bartch

Former NFL GM: Dan Campbell Has 'Balls Bigger' Than His Brains:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/former-nfl-gm-dan-campbell-has-balls-bigger-than-his-brains

Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill Lands On Most 'Overpaid' List:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-alim-mcneill-lands-most-overpaid-list

One Lions Concern That Hasn't Been Solved Yet (And How They Can Fix It):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/one-lions-concern-not-solved-yet-how-they-can-fix-it






Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw leaves practice with lower leg injury, and his path to the 53-man roster just got even harder:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-cb-ennis-rakestraw-leaves-practice-with-lower-leg-injury-and-his-path-to-the-53-man-roster-just-got-even-harder/

Dan Campbell may have hinted at a Lions veteran winning a roster spot in press conference:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-may-have-hinted-at-a-lions-veteran-winning-a-roster-spot-in-press-conference/

Eric O’Neill has a shot at making the Lions’ 53-man roster, but does he find himself in the same problem that James Houston was in?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/eric-oneill-has-a-shot-at-making-the-lions-53-man-roster-but-does-he-find-himself-in-the-same-problem-that-james-houston-was-in/

One Lions undrafted rookie has caught everyone’s attention, but there’s still one thing standing in his way:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/one-lions-undrafted-rookie-has-caught-everyones-attention-but-theres-still-one-thing-standing-in-his-way/


'Get to the ball:' Derrick Moore's big day a preview of how Lions will use him:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/derrick-moore-lions

Detroit Lions 2027 Mock Draft Should be a Wake-Up Call for Alim McNeill:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2027-mock-draft-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-alim-mcneill

Ennis Rakestraw Jr’s Latest Injury Comes at the Worst Time Amid Uncertain Lions Future:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-jrs-latest-injury-comes-at-the-worst-time-amid-uncertain-lions-future

Detroit Lions Rookie ‘Disruptive’ at Latest Training Camp Practice:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-disruptive-at-latest-training-camp-practice

'Our window is not closed': Why Dan Campbell, other NFL coaches believe Lions will be back in 2026:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49651690/detroit-lions-super-bowl-window-opportunity-2026

QB uncertainty for half the NFL next offseason? 16 situations to watch and possible outcomes (Detroit Lions - Current starter: Jared Goff.  Signed through: 2028.  Goff has been everything the Lions hoped and more since they acquired him as part of the Matthew Stafford trade following the 2020 season. He missed three games in his first season in Detroit but has started every game since -- and the Lions are 48-33-1 when Goff starts. They've had a winning record in each of the past four seasons, and they won the NFC North in 2023 (12-5) and 2024 (15-2). But they dropped to 9-8 last season and missed the playoffs.  Goff is making $55 million this season. He's scheduled to earn $40 million in 2027, of which $18 million is already guaranteed. None of his $47 million compensation for 2028 is guaranteed. And Detroit's backups at the moment are veteran Joshua Dobbs and undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer.  Most likely outcome: The Lions, with a stacked roster and a soft-looking schedule, bounce back to the top of the division and make a playoff run behind Goff and their elite offense. Next offseason, they elect to keep Goff on his current contract and push off a possible extension to the 2028 offseason. Maybe they look to the draft for a developmental prospect, but at age 32 and still playing well, Goff remains their best and preferred option.  Long-shot outcome: The defensive injuries are too much to overcome, and Goff and the offense hit a snag. The Lions fail to take advantage of that soft schedule and miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. Frustrated by their inability to cash in on what seemed like a Super Bowl window, the Lions decide to break things up. They move on from Goff and bring in a veteran whose situation elsewhere fell apart, such as Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49659412/2027-nfl-quarterback-predictions-16-teams-starter-questions-free-agency-trades-draft

2026 NFL secondary rankings: Patriots lead the way with a star-studded group (21. Detroit Lions: This secondary plays fast and physically. One such drawback is that Detroit led the NFL with 34 penalties committed in the 2025 regular season. There’s no denying the Lions’ willingness to get their hands dirty, though — Detroit missed the fewest tackles of any secondary last year. Otherwise, this unit is a bit of a mess with injured starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph both far from any return to action. In their stead, it’ll be free-agent signings Chuck Clark and Christian Izien, who combined for fewer than 600 snaps last season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-secondary-rankings-2026

2026 NFL running back unit rankings: Falcons top the list (2: Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the most electrifying players with the football in his hands. He has posted three consecutive seasons with over 5.0 yards per carry to start his career. Isiah Pacheco had a rough final season as a receiver in Kansas City, but his power running isn't up for debate. His 9.3% stuff rate was the lowest of any running back with 100 carries last year, a testament to how Pacheco simply gobbles up early yardage. He's a fitting replacement for David Montgomery and should help rekindle the “Sonic and Knuckles” pairing in Detroit.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-falcons-top-the-list

Biggest concern for every NFL team entering the 2026 season (Detroit Lions: The offensive line - The Lions finished the 2025 season with PFF’s 12th-ranked offensive line, but there are question marks or inexperience at every position entering 2026. Sewell is coming off a career-best 95.1 PFF grade, though his elite production has historically been driven more by his run blocking than his pass protection. While he has never earned a PFF pass-blocking grade below 69.4 and is coming off a career high in that facet as well, his transition to left tackle will be worth monitoring.  Mays projects as a solid option at center but has played more than 500 snaps just once in his career. At left guard, Christian Mahogany earned a 40.7 PFF pass-blocking grade last season. Tate Ratledge impressed as a rookie, posting a 70.3 PFF grade at right guard, but he will line up next to rookie Blake Miller in 2026 after spending last season alongside Sewell.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2026-biggest-team-concerns

Ranking every international game on the 2026 NFL schedule (2. Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots - Munich, Germany | Nov. 15.  The other matchup featuring two teams inside the top ten in preseason Super Bowl odds lacks the divisional stakes of the Melbourne opener, but it occurs much closer to the business end of the season.  It also showcases two of the NFL’s most efficient passing attacks. The Patriots and Lions ranked first and fifth, respectively, in passing yards per attempt last season, and this is a game where both offenses can easily trade scores into the 30s.  Both franchises have enormous fanbases in Central Europe — the Patriots due to their success during the boom of football in Europe, while Amon-Ra St. Brown’s German lineage has attracted swathes of supporters new to the sport.):  https://www.pff.com/news/ranking-every-international-game-on-the-2026-nfl-schedule

2026 NFL receiving corps rankings: The Lions lead the way (1. Detroit Lions - The only offense in the league to boast both a wide receiver and a running back with PFF receiving grades above 90.0 last season, this unit is rightfully awarded the top spot. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the most well-rounded receivers in football, while Jameson Williams brings both downfield and cross-field elements few players can match. Jahmyr Gibbs has a case for being the most dangerous receiving back in the league. Don’t forget about Sam LaPorta either, who has hauled in a staggering 72% of his career contested targets; nobody else near his level of contested volume comes close to this success rate. The Lions are also expecting big things from second-year player Isaac TeSlaa, who caught six touchdowns as a rookie and didn’t drop a pass, albeit in limited play time.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-receiving-corps-rankings-the-lions-lead-the-way

(Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell - Favorite Drill: Catch-And-Run … With A Twist. Drill It Down: Two receivers run their routes together, and when one catches the pass, the other is in charge of serving as a blocker downfield.  The Story Behind The Drill: Campbell might have one of the highest-scoring and flashiest offenses in the league, but he’s still that same guy who said in his 2021 introductory press conference that he expected his players to "bite a kneecap off" their opponents.  This drill demonstrates that attitude — because Campbell doesn’t want the drill to simply be about who makes a play for the ball. It’s just as much about who makes a play without the ball. Big passing plays often come when a receiver serves as a willing blocker. This is a test of toughness and grit — in hopes of generating explosive plays.  "It’s basically our catch-and-run, but it’s catch, knife, and both receivers … are running around the bag," Campbell said. "One of them is going to get the ball, and then one of them has to immediately turn into a blocker for that runner."  He added: "I love that drill. Because you come out, you don’t know who’s getting [the ball], right … and the minute that one [receiver] catches it, man, [the other has] to turn and burn and make the block. And then [the ball carrier has to] make the adjustment off of the blocker, so it all happens fast. It kind of initiates the run after catch, the block after catch." — Henry McKenna):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-preview-tennessee-volunteers


NFL preview: 32 training camp battles that could decide the 2026 season (Detroit Lions: Center. Cade Mays' preseason injury throws a line that's been hammered by attrition the past two seasons into deeper disarray. The candidates to replace him aren't ideal. Juice Scruggs failed to live up to his second round billing for a needy Texans team. Michael Niese and Seth McLaughlin have 37 offensive NFL snaps between them.  Second-year guard Tate Ratledge has been taking snaps there in the preseason and could be an option should things go entirely pear-shaped, likely elevating Ben Bartch to a starting role. It's a mess at the moment, but the Lions have figured out their line issues in the past under Dan Campbell.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/20/nfl-preview-32-training-camp-battles-2026-season/91359904007/


ESPN Analyst Floats ‘Long-Shot Outcome’ of Lions Replacing Jared Goff With Super Bowl MVP:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/analyst-lions-replacing-jared-goff-jalen-hurts/

Video:



Preseason week 1 - a lot to clean up!:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-0h106rvavxs5dray

The Sports Office | Lions preseason game 2 preview - Who will play?:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-7ydu55unm8ipnzwr


Rapoport tells McAfee about the 'renewed focus' he has noticed with the Lions:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49673062

Lions' friendly schedule puts Detroit in prime position:  https://sports.yahoo.com/video/lions-friendly-schedule-puts-detroit-211846739.html

Why all the talk of a Lions 'bounce back' is exaggerated:  https://sports.yahoo.com/video/why-talk-lions-bounce-back-210552425.html


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